Affordability for Everyday Life

​Affordability in House District 42 is about more than housing costs — it’s about whether families can keep up with the everyday expenses of living, working, and raising a family in Aurora. Too many residents are being squeezed by rising costs in housing, transportation, childcare, healthcare, and utilities, with little room to get ahead.

As your legislator, I will focus on practical, people-first solutions that reduce financial pressure, strengthen household stability, and help families stay rooted in the communities they call home.

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As Your Legislator, I Will:

• Protect renters and homeowners from displacement by strengthening renter protections and preserving pathways to homeownership

• Address the impact of corporate ownership in residential neighborhoods to promote fair housing markets and community stability

• Reduce everyday costs by supporting utility affordability protections and consumer safeguards against excessive fees

• Expand affordable transportation options so families aren’t forced to rely on multiple vehicles to get to work, school, or healthcare

• Support workforce pathways, apprenticeships, and predictable scheduling to improve income stability

• Expand access to affordable childcare and family supports for working parents

• Lower healthcare and mental health costs by investing in prevention, community care, and crisis services

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Affordability means security, stability, and opportunity. My goal is to ensure Aurora remains a place where working families, seniors, and young people can afford to live, work, and build a future — not just get by.